Utilities And Charity

July 07, 1985|By John S. Ignaszak.

CHICAGO — It is interesting to observe that since the Citizens Utility Board was established to protect Illinois utility customers from ever-increasing rates, we are now witnessing some action by the Illinois Commerce Commission and politicians to correct some of the many abuses.

Recently, the Illinois Commerce Commission had recommended a lid on the amount of charitable contributions utilities can charge to their customers.

Why can`t these companies donate these contributions from their profit rather than from our pockets? When I give to charity, it is from my heart and my pocket.